GETTING STARTED ·
An Android tablet can do more than display apps. With TouchAsst, it becomes a custom control surface for your Windows PC. Here’s how to pair the devices and build your first button.
You’ll need a Windows PC running the desktop app and an Android tablet or phone. Both devices should be on the same local network. The Windows app contains the editor and runs the actions. Android displays the deck and takes your input. No dedicated hardware deck is required.
1. Connect your PC and tablet
Open the Windows app and go to the device connection screen. Open TouchAsst on Android and choose pairing. The QR code saves you from entering the PC address by hand. Confirm the request on your PC to give your device access to the deck.
If the connection drops later, the tablet app tries to find the PC again. After the Windows app restarts, your page should reappear once the two devices can reach each other. The PC app must be running for PC actions.
2. Create a page
Create a page in the PC editor and choose a grid. TouchAsst supports separate portrait and landscape layouts for phones and tablets. Start with a few buttons and adjust the arrangement for each device later. An example page is useful for practising and can be removed from your finished deck.
Three tasks are enough for a first page: open a website, switch pages and run an action in an app. Give each button a clear name so you know what to expect when you tap it.
3. Design your first button
Click an empty cell. In the button editor, choose a ready-made button graphic or build one with a colour and an icon. The label and active appearance are independent of the action. For example, you can point a camera button to a different OBS scene without rebuilding its design.
For a low-risk first test, choose an action such as opening one of your own pages. Save the button or page and check that it appears on the tablet. Connected devices pick up saved changes shortly afterwards.
4. Test what happens
Tap the button on your tablet. If nothing happens, open it in the PC editor. Check the action, whether its target exists and whether the integration is connected. Imported names may differ on your current PC. If they do, choose a target that exists in your setup.
Once the first button works, try faders, dials and gauges. A fader adjusts a supported value, and a gauge shows it. Workflows can combine actions with delays. Start small and test each step before building a full streaming or smart home deck around it.